CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2204

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package's signature is valid without listing who signed it. This can allow remote attackers to make it appear that a malicious package comes from a trusted source.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be at risk of installing malicious software that appears to come from a credible source, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update RPM Package Manager to a newer version that improves package signature verification and to implement additional security measures.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package's signature is valid without listing who signed it, which can allow remote attackers to make it appear that a malicious package comes from a trusted source.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS